Kipling Memorial Health Centre

Constructed in 1948, this is an active treatment acute general hospital. An addition of a large service area and five beds was made in 1960. A renovation period also took place in 1978/79, which increased the size of the Laboratory and outpatient area. Plans are in the place for building a new integrated Health Facility in the near future. The original hospital was dedicated as a permanent memorial to the veterans of two great World Wars; hence, it derives the "Memorial" in its title.

The Kipling Memorial Health Centre exists for the primary purpose of rendering the best possible patient care. In addition to inpatient and outpatient services, the following additional services are based out of the hospital:

Kipling has a very active alcohol and drug treatment facility. The Moose Mountain Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Society are the front line for identifying and assisting clients who approach them for help in overcoming their drug and alcohol problems. Local residents identified this need and have been instrumental in developing the Society here. Kipling has an active treatment acute care hospital. The hospital is very busy with outpatient services such as emergency care, laboratory and X-ray capabilities. Currently there are three physicians in town who maintain very active practices and have hospital privileges.

Ambulance Service is available through Kipling and District Road Ambulance Service. There are two basic life support vehicles, which are equipped with radio and cellular telephones. The ambulance is available 24 hours a day with trained technicians always on call. - 2 Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's); 1 EMT /RN; 10 Emergency Responders

Other Medical Services
Kipling has a full time resident dentist who does restorative work as well as some orthodontic work. A Chiropractor attends Kipling once a week. An Optometrist attends Kipling once every two weeks. There is a Public Health office located in the town with two qualified health nurses. Home Care Services are available 24 hours per day for elderly /needy individuals. A Handi-Transit Van provides public transportation to the elderly and disabled.

 

Willowdale Lodge Care Home
 

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